Actor Vanessa Kai says that it was her years of experience on the stage that prepared her for the demands of a career in film and television. Known for her series regular role of Pei-Ling Zhang on the CW's "Kung Fu," Vanessa takes us through her process of script analysis step by step. She shares what led her to take a three-year hiatus from the industry, how she came to love one-line auditions, and why she prepares for self-tapes like a full theater rehearsal.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Vanessa Kai right here.

CREDITS:

• Kung Fu
• New Amsterdam
• Orange is the New Black
• Madam Secretary
• The Blacklist
• Gotham
• The Leftovers
• The Mysteries of Laura
• Behind the Mirror

GUEST LINKS:

• IMDB: Vanessa Kai
• WEBSITE: VanessaKai.com
• INSTAGRAM: @iamvanessakai
• TWITTER: @vanessakai

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

• QUIZ: What type of actor are you?
• LIFE LETTERS WORKSHOP (10th Anniversary!): Happening January 28, 2024 — Registration open now!
• THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
• YOUTUBE: Subscribe to That One Audition Podcast Videos
• THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS
• CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
• COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
• INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
• INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
• WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
• ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
• SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
• STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher

CREDITS:

• Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
• OUTREACH: Elle Powell
• WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• SOCIAL: Imani Love